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Grand County Middle

Summary:

Grand County Middle School is a public middle school located in Moab, Utah, serving 238 students in grades 7-8. The school's student population is predominantly White (72.27%), with significant Hispanic (18.91%) and Native American (5.46%) representation.

Despite its small student-teacher ratio of 16.2 students per teacher, Grand County Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 16.1% to 43.3% across subjects, compared to the state averages of 39.1% to 49%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (49.58%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge. As a result, Grand District has ranked Grand County Middle School in the bottom 15% of Utah middle schools.

The school's academic performance has been declining over the past few years, and the school may need to implement targeted interventions to improve student learning outcomes. While the school's diverse student population could present both challenges and opportunities, the data suggests that Grand County Middle School faces significant hurdles in providing a high-quality education to its students compared to other middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 439 S 100 E
       Moab, UT  84532

(435) 259-7158

District: Grand District

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,039 Help


Students who attend Grand County Middle usually attend:

High:    Grand County High

Feeder schools for Grand County Middle:

Elementary:    Helen M. Knight School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.4%
Hispanic:
22.0%
American Indian:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grand County Middle ranks worse than 84.8% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.4%), Hispanic (22%), American Indian (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand County Middle is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Grand County Middle employs 14.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand County Middle is $12,039.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand County Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand County Middle 178th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Grand County Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grand District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand District 84th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grand County Middle

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Rank History for all students at Grand County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 40.28 153rd 200 23.5%
2009 42.32 150th 205 26.8%
2010 46.28 134th 201 33.3%
2011 56.16 123rd 222 44.6%
2012 52.13 156th 238 34.5%
2013 54.29 147th 243 39.5%
2014 36.77 132nd 185 28.6%
2015 49.41 111th 210 47.1%
2016 44.69 128th 209 38.8%
2017 45.52 124th 206 39.8%
2018 29.86 128th 172 25.6%
2019 38.78 145th 222 34.7%
2021 27.11 164th 213 23.0%
2022 14.88 176th 209 15.8%
2023 11.14 194th 216 10.2%
2024 15.69 178th 210 15.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.67 132nd 133 0.8%
2023 13.54 128th 138 7.2%
2024 21.34 120th 141 14.9%
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Rank History for White students at Grand County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.78 173rd 191 9.4%
2023 13.58 173rd 191 9.4%
2024 16.56 157th 183 14.2%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Grand County Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 298 0 3 12 12 n/a n/a 0 325
1989 318 0 3 18 9 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 217 0 1 16 12 n/a n/a 0 246
1991 242 0 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 252
1992 225 0 1 12 6 n/a n/a 0 244
1993 237 0 1 8 9 n/a n/a 0 255
1994 240 2 1 13 3 n/a n/a 0 259
1995 259 2 0 11 8 n/a n/a 0 280
1996 259 2 0 11 8 n/a n/a 0 280
1997 238 1 0 18 11 n/a n/a 0 268
1998 230 1 0 21 7 n/a n/a 0 259
1999 238 1 0 11 14 n/a n/a 0 264
2000 238 0 0 10 17 n/a n/a 0 265
2001 242 0 0 11 16 n/a n/a 0 269
2002 195 1 0 18 14 n/a n/a 0 228
2003 195 1 0 18 14 n/a n/a 0 228
2004 201 0 1 21 16 n/a n/a 0 239
2005 190 0 1 18 18 n/a n/a 0 227
2006 182 0 1 22 20 n/a n/a 0 225
2007 183 4 2 24 23 n/a n/a 0 236
2008 203 3 0 27 35 n/a n/a 0 268
2009 204 1 4 27 19 n/a n/a 0 255
2010 211 1 5 31 15 n/a n/a 8 271
2011 193 4 2 31 15 0 0 0 245
2012 177 2 2 32 17 2 1 0 233
2013 167 0 2 33 17 3 1 0 223
2014 180 0 3 41 14 0 0 0 238
2015 188 2 3 44 10 0 2 0 249
2016 182 0 1 43 11 0 3 0 240
2017 195 1 2 36 15 1 3 0 253
2018 197 1 4 37 20 1 1 0 261
2019 186 1 2 44 19 0 3 0 255
2020 174 1 0 45 13 1 5 0 239
2021 176 0 0 45 9 2 5 0 237
2022 168 0 1 55 13 1 5 0 243
2023 172 1 2 45 13 0 4 1 238
2024 170 1 1 54 17 0 2 0 245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grand County Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 325 18.0 18.0 n/a
1989 348 15.0 23.2 n/a
1990 246 19.5 12.6 19.9
1991 252 18.0 14.0 17.1
1992 244 17.5 13.9 13.1
1993 255 17.5 14.6 29.8
1994 259 17.0 15.2 40.2
1995 280 16.4 17.1 33.6
1996 280 16.4 17.1 33.6
1997 268 16.0 16.8 34
1998 259 17.0 15.2 32.4
1999 264 18.4 14.3 51.1
2000 265 19.5 13.6 46.4
2001 269 17.4 15.5 47.6
2002 228 14.8 15.4 46.9
2003 228 14.8 15.4 46.9
2004 239 15.1 15.8 46.9
2005 227 15.9 14.3 46.7
2006 225 18.0 12.5 48.9
2007 236 16.0 14.8 1.7
2008 268 14.7 18.2 32.8
2009 255 17.6 13.1 51
2010 271 12.6 21.4 58.6
2011 245 12.0 20.3 48.2
2012 233 12.0 19.3 59.2
2013 223 13.2 16.8 98.7
2014 238 14.2 16.7 48.3
2015 249 n/a n/a 49
2016 240 n/a n/a 50.4
2017 253 14.2 17.8 54.2
2018 261 n/a n/a 46.4
2019 255 14.1 18.0 39.2
2020 239 13.8 17.2 40.2
2021 237 n/a n/a 40.9
2022 243 14.6 16.6 37
2023 238 14.6 16.2 49.6
2024 245 14.4 16.9 35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grand County Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 325 18.0 18.0 n/a
1989 348 15.0 23.2 n/a
1990 246 19.5 12.6 19.9
1991 252 18.0 14.0 17.1
1992 244 17.5 13.9 13.1
1993 255 17.5 14.6 29.8
1994 259 17.0 15.2 40.2
1995 280 16.4 17.1 33.6
1996 280 16.4 17.1 33.6
1997 268 16.0 16.8 34
1998 259 17.0 15.2 32.4
1999 264 18.4 14.3 51.1
2000 265 19.5 13.6 46.4
2001 269 17.4 15.5 47.6
2002 228 14.8 15.4 46.9
2003 228 14.8 15.4 46.9
2004 239 15.1 15.8 46.9
2005 227 15.9 14.3 46.7
2006 225 18.0 12.5 48.9
2007 236 16.0 14.8 1.7
2008 268 14.7 18.2 32.8
2009 255 17.6 13.1 51
2010 271 12.6 21.4 58.6
2011 245 12.0 20.3 48.2
2012 233 12.0 19.3 59.2
2013 223 13.2 16.8 98.7
2014 238 14.2 16.7 48.3
2015 249 n/a n/a 49
2016 240 n/a n/a 50.4
2017 253 14.2 17.8 54.2
2018 261 n/a n/a 46.4
2019 255 14.1 18.0 39.2
2020 239 13.8 17.2 40.2
2021 237 n/a n/a 40.9
2022 243 14.6 16.6 37
2023 238 14.6 16.2 49.6
2024 245 14.4 16.9 35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grand County Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $449 (3.7%) $11,590 (96.3%) $12,039

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand County Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 145th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 194th of 216 Middle schools
 24.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand County Middle)32.715.4
 17.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand District)32.715.4
 17.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grand County Middle)28.216.5
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Grand District)28.216.5
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Grand County Middle)32.117.1
 15%
   7th Grade Science (Grand District)32.117.1
 15%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand County Middle)47.517.9
 29.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand District)47.517.9
 29.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grand County Middle)36.120.8
 15.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Grand District)36.120.8
 15.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Grand County Middle)56.642.5
 14.1%
   8th Grade Science (Grand District)56.642.5
 14.1%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students255238
 6.7%
African American11
American Indian1913
 31.6%
Asian22
Hispanic4445
 2.3%
Pacific Islander00
White186172
 7.5%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.2%49.6%
 10.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand County Middle

Students who attend Grand County Middle usually go on to attend Grand County High

In the 2023-24 school year, 245 students attended Grand County Middle.

Students at Grand County Middle are 69% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% American Indian.

Grand County Middle ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Utah middle schools.


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